Ocean County is located in the U.S. state of New Jersey along the Jersey Shore in the south-central part of the state. It borders the Atlantic Ocean to the east and is part of the New York metropolitan area. The county seat is Toms River. Ocean County is situated approximately 50 miles east of Philadelphia, 70 miles south of New York City, and 25 miles north of Atlantic City, making it a popular vacation destination for residents of these cities
. The county covers a total area of about 915 square miles, with over 31% of that being water. It is the largest county in New Jersey by total area. Ocean County includes many coastal and beachfront communities such as Seaside Heights, Long Beach Island, and Point Pleasant Beach, as well as inland municipalities like Lakewood Township and Jackson Township
. In summary, Ocean County, NJ, is a coastal county on the eastern side of New Jersey, along the Atlantic Ocean, serving as a significant part of the Jersey Shore region with Toms River as its administrative center
